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Approve Budget Amendment No. 5 authorizing the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2015-16 Adopted Budget, Department 9300, Unit 8267, Fund 303 (Rate Stabilization Reserve), Appropriation Unit WRA0025, Account 6613, to increase appropriations in the amount of $800,000 financed by unassigned fund balance to fund contracts for Rapid Response Teams and supplies for Emergency Responses for Winter 2015-16 (4/5th vote required).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors:
Approve Budget Amendment No.5 authorizing the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2015-16 Adopted Budget, Department 9300, Unit 8267, Fund 303 (Rate Stabilization Reserve), Appropriation Unit WRA0025, Account 6613, to increase appropriations in the amount of $800,000 financed by unassigned fund balance to fund contracts for Rapid Response Teams and supplies for Emergency Responses for Winter 2015-16 (4/5th vote required).
SUMMARY:
The Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA) has responsibility for a number of facilities from Nacimiento Dam in northern San Luis Obispo County to the Pajaro Levee at the northern boundary of Monterey County. MCWRA is the flood control agency for Monterey County. Normal operations and maintenance are programmed systematically throughout the year to ensure facility needs are met. Staff is recommending using funds from the Rate Stabilization Reserve (Fund 303) to enter into contracts and establish open purchase orders with suppliers to address Emergency Situations. Due to the size of the area and the amount of potential work at varying locations during a major storm event, there may be a delayed response or the inability to respond to facility needs. The creation of Rapid Response Teams and the availability of material suppliers for emergency situations will assist staff in addressing the needs.
DISCUSSION:
Winter 2015-16 is being forecasted as potentially one of the most ...
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